ENG 198

Fall 2013 All Classes

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Credit: 0 TO 4 hours.

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in engineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or college course information for topics and prerequisites.

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ENG 198 class schedule data for fall 2013
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
60321	Discussion/ Recitation	AD1	3:00PM -3:50PM	W	1131 Siebel Center for Comp Sci	Price, R Hyman, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Section Title: Aspirations to Leadership Dis1 Section Info: Only students registered in Aspirations to Leadership, CRN: #57825 may register for this discussion section. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
60322	Discussion/ Recitation	AD2	4:00PM -4:50PM	W	1131 Siebel Center for Comp Sci	Price, R Hyman, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Section Title: Aspirations to Leadership Dis2 Section Info: Only students registered in Aspirations to Leadership, CRN: #57825 may register for this discussion section. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
57825	Lecture	AL1	3:00PM -3:50PM	M	305 Materials Science & Eng Bld	Price, R Hyman, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Aspirations to Leadership Section Info: Engineers need to be technically proficient and knowledgeable. But great engineers possess more than technical expertise to turn their ambitions and aspirations into reality. This course will focus on ways to develop the habits of mind and heart - emotional intelligence, initiative, curiosity and practical understanding - necessary to become a great engineering leader. Particular attention will be given to developing the innovation, creativity, courage and entrepreneurial capacities of students who see themselves as future leaders of student organizations here at Illinois, and in the work place. Students must enroll in either discussion section #60321 or #60322. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
51915	Lecture-Discussion	EC	11:00AM -11:50AM	MW	204 Transportation Building	Litchfield, J Moran, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Understood the First Time Section Info: Topic: Can you Repeat That? Being Understood the First Time. It is no secret that effective communication is a key to success. In this course you will spend one day a week enhancing your public speaking skills through practice and peer-evaluation in a friendly, constructive atmosphere, and one day a week strengthening your interpersonal communication skills through discussion and activity. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
60291	Lecture-Discussion	EGL	3:30PM -6:20PM	T	ARR Digital Computer Laboratory	Viswanathan, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Engr for Global Development Section Info: This course will focus on developing products to serve the needs of those living in low-income communities, domestically and internationally. Rather than begin with a predetermined technology, this course will teach students to be bottom-up in beginning with life circumstances and cultural issues and then using such understanding to design engineering solutions. This learning experience is based on pioneering work at the University of Illinois including 15 years of research through the Subsistence Marketplaces Initiative (www.business.illinois.edu/subsistence), and extensive teaching and social initiatives. This course will meet in 2436 Digital Computer Lab. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
56329	Lecture	EL1	4:00PM -5:20PM	M	1111 Siebel Center for Comp Sci	Litchfield, J Moran, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Live Like a Learner Section Info: Topic: Live Like a Learner: Theory, Application and Acquisition of Learning Skills. In this course we take a step back from the flood of information that we are processing each day to observe the task of learning and how we can best utilize it. We are in a constant state of learning yet few of us know how our brain actually works to learn this abundance of information. In this course you will discuss learning methods and theories so that you can become a more creative and curious adult. This may be one of the most influential courses you take as you will come out of it seeing more opportunity in the world and more value in every situation. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
60357	Lecture-Discussion	EMA	3:00PM -4:50PM	M	406B8 Engineering Hall	Litchfield, J Wolz, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Essentials in MATLAB & Excel Section Info: Learn how to use computational tools that will be valuable in several engineering courses. These powerful techniques will save you time on engineering homework and will be essential in your engineering career. This course is especially recommended for ECE and Aerospace students. Meets in DCL L416. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
60358	Lecture-Discussion	EMB	12:00PM -1:50PM	W	406B8 Engineering Hall	Litchfield, J Wolz, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Essentials in MATLAB & Excel Section Info: Learn how to use computational tools that will be valuable in several engineering courses. These powerful techniques will save you time on engineering homework and will be essential in your engineering career. This course is especially recommended for ECE and Aerospace students. Meets in DCL L416. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
54769	Lecture-Discussion	EVS	7:00PM -7:50PM	W	106B3 Engineering Hall	Brunet, M Favila, I Larson, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/13-12/11/13 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: EVS Scholars Section Info: Day, time, and location TBD.
60340	Lecture-Discussion	GC	5:00PM -5:50PM	R	1404 Siebel Center for Comp Sci	Litchfield, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Grand Challenges Section Info: Cohorts of students with similar interests work together on a topic of global importance. A committee of the National Academy of Engineering determined 14 Grand Challenges for this century, and you will choose one - or a similar alternative - to study. Meets weeks 5 through 15. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
52579	Lecture-Discussion	IEF	3:00PM -4:50PM	F	106B8 Engineering Hall	Litchfield, J Wolz, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: IEFX Research Section Info: One reason to experience Engineering at Illinois is the research, and this class is an introduction. You will learn about methods and conduct a project, presenting your results at the IEFX Explorations event in December. You will explore options to be involved beyond the class, and if interested, you may initiate contact with faculty to join a research project/team or start your own. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
62652	Lecture-Discussion	PER	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	303 English Building	Litchfield, J Walz, E Dafcik, J	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/21/13-12/11/13 Credit: 2 hours Section Info: Redefining Perspective: Learning to see from new points of view This class will challenge students to see the world in new ways. After learning the basic ideology of having a perspective, students will develop an understanding of what shapes how they see the world, how others see the world, and how to live with a more open mind.
56321	Lecture	PR1	11:00AM -12:50PM	MW	ARR Digital Computer Laboratory	Litchfield, J Wilcox, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: IEFX Projects 1 Section Info: IEFX Projects - Reinforcing the fundamental concepts introduced in ENG100, you will work in small teams on real engineering projects led by experienced Engineering Learning Assistants. You learn problem-solving strategies and build skills in group formation, communication, and teamwork. The subject of the projects will help you explore your interests and aspirations and may be your own creation or chosen from a list prepared by the instructors. Meets in 2320 DCL. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
56315	Lecture	PR2	1:00PM -2:50PM	MW	ARR Digital Computer Laboratory	Litchfield, J Wilcox, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: IEFX Projects 2 Section Info: IEFX Projects - Reinforcing the fundamental concepts introduced in ENG100, you will work in small teams on real engineering projects led by experienced Engineering Learning Assistants. You learn problem-solving strategies and build skills in group formation, communication, and teamwork. The subject of the projects will help you explore your interests and aspirations and may be your own creation or chosen from a list prepared by the instructors. Meets in 2320 DCL. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
56323	Lecture	PR3	3:00PM -4:50PM	MW	ARR Digital Computer Laboratory	Litchfield, J Wilcox, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: IEFX Projects 3 Section Info: IEFX Projects - Reinforcing the fundamental concepts introduced in ENG100, you will work in small teams on real engineering projects led by experienced Engineering Learning Assistants. You learn problem-solving strategies and build skills in group formation, communication, and teamwork. The subject of the projects will help you explore your interests and aspirations and may be your own creation or chosen from a list prepared by the instructors. Meets in 2320 DCL. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
58916	Lecture-Discussion	REA	3:00PM -3:50PM	M	106B3 Engineering Hall	Litchfield, J Egekeze, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Renaissance Engineer Section Info: Based on the premise that broadly interdisciplinary knowledge promotes creativity, this course allows you to explore wide ranging topics and then connect your new learning to engineering and the solving of global problems. You will study a few preliminary topics (e.g., in art, science, design, or history) to help establish a renaissance mindset, you will then study one topic of your own choosing in depth, and you will create a plan to continue your development as a renaissance engineer. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
60395	Lecture-Discussion	REB	4:00PM -4:50PM	M	106B3 Engineering Hall	Litchfield, J Egekeze, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Renaissance Engineer B Section Info: Based on the premise that broadly interdisciplinary knowledge promotes creativity, this course allows you to explore wide ranging topics and then connect your new learning to engineering and the solving of global problems. You will study a few preliminary topics (e.g., in art, science, design, or history) to help establish a renaissance mindset, you will then study one topic of your own choosing in depth, and you will create a plan to continue your development as a renaissance engineer. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
56324	Lecture	SID	3:00PM -4:50PM	W	260 Mechanical Engineering Bldg	Litchfield, J Walz, E Deahl, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 09/23/13-12/11/13 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Strategies for Intl Developmnt Section Info: Topic: Strategies for International Development. This course will introduce students to a community based approach to international development in engineering projects. Through case studies, interactive projects, and hands on workshops, students will learn the fundamentals of development work and technical skills that will guide them in future project work. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.